I’m curious how old folks are I’m curious how old folks are here. Some comments imply that there are a lot of late 20’s, early 30’s types… but other comments imply there are older folks on here.
(For the record, I put myself in that latter catagory… mid to late 40’s.)
I realize that if I’d gone to the get together, I’d have a better idea from having met some of you in real life.
urbanrealtor
February 25, 2009 @
12:47 PM
I am 33 but far less mature. I am 33 but far less mature.
scaredyclassic
February 25, 2009 @
1:03 PM
46, just now almost as mature 46, just now almost as mature as the avg 18 y.o.
Mark Holmes
February 25, 2009 @
1:07 PM
41 in a week and just 41 in a week and just completing my mid-life crisis…
Coronita
February 25, 2009 @
2:34 PM
Mark Holmes wrote:41 in a [quote=Mark Holmes]41 in a week and just completing my mid-life crisis…[/quote]
34 and in worse health than my father who is close to seventy and plays tennis everyday. I do have more hair (for now):(
thebazman
February 25, 2009 @
8:49 PM
urbanrealtor wrote:I am 33 [quote=urbanrealtor]I am 33 but far less mature.
[/quote]
Same here, LOL.
temeculaguy
February 25, 2009 @
9:16 PM
41 and eternally in a mid 41 and eternally in a mid life Metamorphosis, I don’t like the word “crisis.” Not sure if I am a candidate for a midlife crisis, I prefer age appropriate women and I have continually talked myself out of buying a porsche. In my 20’s I wanted to do everything, in my 30’s I wanted to have everything but in my 40’s, I just want to understand everything. A trip to cabo, skydiving and a beer bong till I puke have been replaced by a nice cigar, a laker game on t.v. and a trip to the wineries. Other than the two days it takes me to physically recover from snowboarding with my kids, I can’t think of a single time I wish I was younger.
Scarlett
February 25, 2009 @
9:20 PM
temeculaguy wrote:41 and [quote=temeculaguy]41 and eternally in a mid life Metamorphosis, I don’t like the word “crisis.” Not sure if I am a candidate for a midlife crisis, I prefer age appropriate women and I have continually talked myself out of buying a porsche. In my 20’s I wanted to do everything, in my 30’s I wanted to have everything but in my 40’s, I just want to understand everything. A trip to cabo, skydiving and a beer bong till I puke have been replaced by a nice cigar, a laker game on t.v. and a trip to the wineries. Other than the two days it takes me to physically recover from snowboarding with my kids, I can’t think of a single time I wish I was younger. [/quote]
Well said, TG!
As I tell myself every As I tell myself every day…
thirty-five, still alive, don’t drink and drive!
AK
February 25, 2009 @
2:28 PM
Was hoping not to turn 40 in Was hoping not to turn 40 in a rental, but the bubble took longer to pop than I’d hoped.
Scarlett
February 25, 2009 @
2:47 PM
AK wrote:Was hoping not to [quote=AK]Was hoping not to turn 40 in a rental, but the bubble took longer to pop than I’d hoped.[/quote]
39. I will too be in a rental when turning 40: just signed a 1yr lease for a townhome in UTC area. But I have been homeowner, done that. Maybe I will do that again if the bubble deflates completely in the nicer areas…
sdrealtor
February 25, 2009 @
3:28 PM
19 again (for the 26th time) 19 again (for the 26th time)
Scarlett
February 25, 2009 @
3:56 PM
sdrealtor wrote:19 again (for [quote=sdrealtor]19 again (for the 26th time)[/quote]
It’s good to be young at heart! Is 19 your favorite age, when you felt best? Why 19?
sdrealtor
February 25, 2009 @
4:31 PM
girls, girls, girls girls, girls, girls
La Jolla Renter
February 25, 2009 @
6:14 PM
Quote:AK Wrote:
Was hoping [quote]AK Wrote:
Was hoping not to turn 40 in a rental, but the bubble took longer to pop than I’d hoped.[/quote]
Amen AK
(I have revised to 50)
Mark Holmes
February 25, 2009 @
6:26 PM
Yep, still in a rental at 41. Yep, still in a rental at 41. Ugh. We were ready to buy when I was 36, but we all knew where the market was in 2004. Never thought it would go this long.
But hey, better to be in a rental than be one of those with a looming ARM reset. It’s probably a pretty good time to be a renter…
34f3f3f
February 25, 2009 @
4:40 PM
I knew it …a bunch of I knew it …a bunch of whippersnappers. Respect from now on please 🙂
sd_bear
February 25, 2009 @
4:53 PM
nearly 27 nearly 27
svelte
February 25, 2009 @
7:05 PM
Late 40s here and having a Late 40s here and having a wild time.
CardiffBaseball
February 25, 2009 @
8:18 PM
Turned 40 late last year. Turned 40 late last year.
paramount
February 25, 2009 @
8:50 PM
Just finishing up my mid-life Just finishing up my mid-life crisis, which was cardioneurosa.
temeculaguy
February 25, 2009 @
9:23 PM
paramount wrote:Just [quote=paramount]Just finishing up my mid-life crisis, which was cardioneurosa.
[/quote]
did you run marathons or turn into one of the rabid cyclists I see riding up rainbow canyon in packs on a saturday morning?
paramount
February 25, 2009 @
9:37 PM
TG: Nope, in all of my TG: Nope, in all of my research I have concluded that in general a man over the age of even 35 put’s himself at great risk of sudden cardiac arrest under heavy exercise.
As I recall a male runner over age 35 is 700% more likely to experience a cardiac event when running vs. normal activity.
I’m sure there are exceptions to the rule – but I believe in moderate exercise: slow jog/fast walk, swimming, riding a bike at a reasonable pace, taking the stairs – activities like that.
I also have a reel mower to cut my grass – work and exercise at the same time, very efficient.
Probably most important though: monitoring and maintaining blood pressure.
Note: For women I think the above applies after menopause – up until that point I think estrogen somehow provides protection for the heart.
DWCAP
February 25, 2009 @
9:36 PM
Good times meeting everyone. Good times meeting everyone. Ill be at the next one, hope those who missed this time can make the next one. Flu, best wishes.
HEY TG, I wanted to ask at the bar. What wineries would you recomend in Temecula? I am hoping to set up a trip for me and the lady, and I have no idea what is what.
temeculaguy
February 25, 2009 @
10:23 PM
paramount, I agree, I was paramount, I agree, I was just guessing what cardionuerosa was, took a stab and thought you went fitness nutty which can happen to us oldsters, probably should have looked it up instead.
DW, you can have the short version or you can e-mail me at temeculaguy@hotmail.com and I can write you a few pages. For a day trip, you need to limit yourself to two, three if you eat dinner afterwards, otherwise the drive home can get dicey. Southcoast has really cool bungalows for rent right in the vineyard and you can stuble to your room, plud they have a massage if you are looking to make it a romantic overnighter. I have had many friends make it an birthday or anniversary thing and they are are always happy they did. That way you can get a ticket on the grapeline ($30 for the day, shuttles that move from winery to winery, to the casino and to hotels every ten minutes or so). There are over 30 wineries, your tastes would be helpful. I usually take people to a big one, a good one and a little one.
South coast, ponte, weins, wilson creek, thorton and callaway are the biggies and some have dining, lodging and spas. I like the food at south coast, ponte, and wilson. There are some gimmicky things that are fun like the chocolate port served in edible chocolate glasses or the almond champagne at wilson creek. As a regular I dont go to the biger ones as much unless taking people for the first time. They are crowded on weekends and draw the bachelorette party and O.C. desperate housewife crowd, sometimes that is what I’m looking for so it’s all about the mood.
Off the strip or out of the way you will find some smaller operations or a more local crowd. Leonesse in a nice comprimise, big enough but small enough, has an outdoor tasting window, killer views and outdoor couches around a fireplace, perfect for a cigar without having to go inside to get a refill. Keyways is another fav, live music on Sundays, they stay open the latest (till 6 at the minimum) and it is owned and run by women so the bathroom is nicer than most homes. Palumbo makes a great meritage, stuart does as well (tatria) but has been off of late and palomar changed hands but the winemaker (a retired nuclear engineer) seems to be keeping it going well. The best way to go is a weekday, you get the winemakers, sometimes they break out the good stuff, you can use the 2 for 1 coupons on the website I linked and if you tip the equivalent of the discount upon arrival(ie. $10 tasting, 2 for 1, pay $10 for two and tip $10), it costs the same as a weekend and the service and liberal pours make it worthwhile.
I also try to go at least twice a month, with work I find myself going mostly on Sundays, I would not want to spoil anyone’s romantic getaway but if you are just going for the hell of it or with friends, my tour services are free and I never need much convincing to tag along.
Ricechex
February 25, 2009 @
10:29 PM
45 here. I have often 45 here. I have often suspected that most people on this site are in their 40’s—due to the amount of experience and critical thought.
SDowner
February 25, 2009 @
10:34 PM
30 years old. 30 years old.
Hatfield
February 25, 2009 @
10:35 PM
I used to say I was 29 I used to say I was 29 hexadecimal, but it’s not as funny now that I’m 2C.
paramount
February 25, 2009 @
11:22 PM
TG: Cardioneurosa is a made TG: Cardioneurosa is a made up term.
Cardioneurosa: Irrational Fear of Heart Attack
temeculaguy
February 25, 2009 @
11:53 PM
my bad, the late hour and the my bad, the late hour and the wine is to blame, it screws up my latin (and my grammar/spelling, see above post). I assumed nuerosa was a form of neurotic and cardio referenced cardio as in slang for exercise as opposed to the latin word for heart. It is a common manifestation of midlife crisis, certainly not mine, but I’ve seen it often.
Eugene
February 26, 2009 @
1:07 AM
I bought myself a classic I bought myself a classic midlife crisis car last month…
svelte
February 26, 2009 @
9:40 AM
esmith wrote:I bought myself [quote=esmith]I bought myself a classic midlife crisis car last month…[/quote]
What did you buy, Gene? Us car guys want to know…
jpinpb
February 26, 2009 @
12:28 PM
Yes, us car guys want to Yes, us car guys want to know, including me.
Eugene
February 26, 2009 @
2:28 PM
svelte wrote:esmith wrote:I [quote=svelte][quote=esmith]I bought myself a classic midlife crisis car last month…[/quote]
What did you buy, Gene? Us car guys want to know…[/quote]
Let’s just say that it has 400 ft-lbs of torque …
Coronita
February 26, 2009 @
3:21 PM
esmith wrote:svelte [quote=esmith][quote=svelte][quote=esmith]I bought myself a classic midlife crisis car last month…[/quote]
What did you buy, Gene? Us car guys want to know…[/quote]
Let’s just say that it has 400 ft-lbs of torque …[/quote]
Why don’t you tell us if it’s a car or truck, that way we can guess. Actually, if it’s a truck never mind. I won’t play 🙂
But if it was a car, and if I recall your preferences, I’d say a Vette.
sdrealtor
February 26, 2009 @
3:45 PM
To clarify further. it was To clarify further. it was wonderful when I had my first 19th birthday because I knew everything. 26 additional 19th birthday celebrations have taught me otherwise.
Ash Housewares
February 26, 2009 @
4:28 PM
28 and lovin life 28 and lovin life
svelte
February 26, 2009 @
6:37 PM
flu wrote:esmith wrote:I [quote=flu][quote=esmith]I bought myself a classic midlife crisis car last month…Let’s just say that it has 400 ft-lbs of torque …[/quote]
But if it was a car, and if I recall your preferences, I’d say a Vette.
[/quote]
Hmmm. Not sure if he meant a “classic” case of midlife crisis, or a “classic” car.
If its a new car, it could also be a Challenger R/T which has almost exactly 400 ft-lbs of torque (401). Vettes start at 424 and go up.
Used, I’m sure there are other possibilities.
If it’s a Vette, welcome (or welcome back) to the club…
People always look at my small fleet of sports cars and say I’ve had a helluva midlife crisis. I always say no, we bought them during midlife because that’s when we could afford them….I would have bought them when I was 16 if I would’ve had the $$! 🙂
UCGal
February 26, 2009 @
9:38 AM
Hatfield wrote:I used to say [quote=Hatfield]I used to say I was 29 hexadecimal, but it’s not as funny now that I’m 2C.[/quote]
I used to do the same thing (except I’m 2F now… Hey – next year I turn 30, woot woot.
Now I like to joke that I’m thirty-seventeen.
(38, 39, 30-10, 30-11…)
DWCAP
February 26, 2009 @
9:33 PM
temeculaguy wrote:paramount, [quote=temeculaguy]paramount, I agree, I was just guessing what cardionuerosa was, took a stab and thought you went fitness nutty which can happen to us oldsters, probably should have looked it up instead.
DW, you can have the short version or you can e-mail me at temeculaguy@hotmail.com and I can write you a few pages. For a day trip, you need to limit yourself to two, three if you eat dinner afterwards, otherwise the drive home can get dicey. Southcoast has really cool bungalows for rent right in the vineyard and you can stuble to your room, plud they have a massage if you are looking to make it a romantic overnighter. I have had many friends make it an birthday or anniversary thing and they are are always happy they did. That way you can get a ticket on the grapeline ($30 for the day, shuttles that move from winery to winery, to the casino and to hotels every ten minutes or so). There are over 30 wineries, your tastes would be helpful. I usually take people to a big one, a good one and a little one.
South coast, ponte, weins, wilson creek, thorton and callaway are the biggies and some have dining, lodging and spas. I like the food at south coast, ponte, and wilson. There are some gimmicky things that are fun like the chocolate port served in edible chocolate glasses or the almond champagne at wilson creek. As a regular I dont go to the biger ones as much unless taking people for the first time. They are crowded on weekends and draw the bachelorette party and O.C. desperate housewife crowd, sometimes that is what I’m looking for so it’s all about the mood.
Off the strip or out of the way you will find some smaller operations or a more local crowd. Leonesse in a nice comprimise, big enough but small enough, has an outdoor tasting window, killer views and outdoor couches around a fireplace, perfect for a cigar without having to go inside to get a refill. Keyways is another fav, live music on Sundays, they stay open the latest (till 6 at the minimum) and it is owned and run by women so the bathroom is nicer than most homes. Palumbo makes a great meritage, stuart does as well (tatria) but has been off of late and palomar changed hands but the winemaker (a retired nuclear engineer) seems to be keeping it going well. The best way to go is a weekday, you get the winemakers, sometimes they break out the good stuff, you can use the 2 for 1 coupons on the website I linked and if you tip the equivalent of the discount upon arrival(ie. $10 tasting, 2 for 1, pay $10 for two and tip $10), it costs the same as a weekend and the service and liberal pours make it worthwhile.
I also try to go at least twice a month, with work I find myself going mostly on Sundays, I would not want to spoil anyone’s romantic getaway but if you are just going for the hell of it or with friends, my tour services are free and I never need much convincing to tag along.
[/quote]
TG, ill drink with you any time! Thanks for the insights about the wineries.
paramount
February 26, 2009 @
9:46 PM
Personally I like the 2004 Personally I like the 2004 Ford SVT Lightning.
380 hp (283 kW) / 450 ft·lbf (610 N·m)
EJ
February 26, 2009 @
12:44 PM
Hit a chord with classic car, Hit a chord with classic car, so I will go ahead and chime in …
I am 36, never owned a home, just starting my midlife “metamorphosis” (I like TG’s phrase better than “crisis” too). I was ready to buy in late ’03 but was on the fence until I saw Rich talk at an MIT alumni meeting about the state of SD real estate. It was him and two RE agents presenting their views. Rich was very organized and presented facts/data without bias. The RE agents were much less convincing and definitely biased.
Two years ago I bought a ’67 Camaro Coupe, 350 small block, 4 on the floor. Solid body, engine and trannny … currently replacing interior (completely). Drives great, I take her for a spin nearly every weekend.
jpinpb
February 26, 2009 @
12:48 PM
EJ wrote:
Two years ago I [quote=EJ]
Two years ago I bought a ’67 Camaro Coupe, 350 small block, 4 on the floor. Solid body, engine and trannny … currently replacing interior (completely). Drives great, I take her for a spin nearly every weekend.[/quote]
I am jealous. I used to have a ’68 Camaro hardtop V8. It was a great car. I miss it. Couldn’t buy one today. Gosh, wish I would’ve kept it.
But I enjoy immensely my Audi TT convertible now.
SD Transplant
February 26, 2009 @
1:00 PM
I’m concerned about our I’m concerned about our demographic spread here. I mean nobody betweek 18-25? I guess we need to broaden our branding campaign 🙂
I guess we need to close the responsability gap between the Down Town clubs and piggington :).
Ohhh, in the interest of disclosure……I’m 33, yet still naive & childish…….
jpinpb
February 26, 2009 @
1:03 PM
How do you recruit the young? How do you recruit the young? They just want to party and have fun in the age of entitlement. Why worry about economics when one can just play.
Coronita
February 26, 2009 @
2:16 PM
jpinpb wrote:EJ wrote:
Two [quote=jpinpb][quote=EJ]
Two years ago I bought a ’67 Camaro Coupe, 350 small block, 4 on the floor. Solid body, engine and trannny … currently replacing interior (completely). Drives great, I take her for a spin nearly every weekend.[/quote]
I am jealous. I used to have a ’68 Camaro hardtop V8. It was a great car. I miss it. Couldn’t buy one today. Gosh, wish I would’ve kept it.
But I enjoy immensely my Audi TT convertible now.[/quote]
Well. I wouldn’t mind your TT.
I should have pulled the trigger on a car before the economy tanked… I sort of having a nagging feeling that it’s irresponsible to go out a buy what I want in this market. Then again, I’ll get a tax benefit for doing so from the fed…Just hope the car i can before they decide to jack up the state sales tax.
poorsaver
February 26, 2009 @
11:08 PM
54, a gazilionaire, and still 54, a gazilionaire, and still looking for miss right.
February 25, 2009 @ 12:36 PM
I’m curious how old folks are
I’m curious how old folks are here. Some comments imply that there are a lot of late 20’s, early 30’s types… but other comments imply there are older folks on here.
(For the record, I put myself in that latter catagory… mid to late 40’s.)
I realize that if I’d gone to the get together, I’d have a better idea from having met some of you in real life.
February 25, 2009 @ 12:47 PM
I am 33 but far less mature.
I am 33 but far less mature.
February 25, 2009 @ 1:03 PM
46, just now almost as mature
46, just now almost as mature as the avg 18 y.o.
February 25, 2009 @ 1:07 PM
41 in a week and just
41 in a week and just completing my mid-life crisis…
February 25, 2009 @ 2:34 PM
Mark Holmes wrote:41 in a
[quote=Mark Holmes]41 in a week and just completing my mid-life crisis…[/quote]
34 and in worse health than my father who is close to seventy and plays tennis everyday. I do have more hair (for now):(
February 25, 2009 @ 8:49 PM
urbanrealtor wrote:I am 33
[quote=urbanrealtor]I am 33 but far less mature.
[/quote]
Same here, LOL.
February 25, 2009 @ 9:16 PM
41 and eternally in a mid
41 and eternally in a mid life Metamorphosis, I don’t like the word “crisis.” Not sure if I am a candidate for a midlife crisis, I prefer age appropriate women and I have continually talked myself out of buying a porsche. In my 20’s I wanted to do everything, in my 30’s I wanted to have everything but in my 40’s, I just want to understand everything. A trip to cabo, skydiving and a beer bong till I puke have been replaced by a nice cigar, a laker game on t.v. and a trip to the wineries. Other than the two days it takes me to physically recover from snowboarding with my kids, I can’t think of a single time I wish I was younger.
February 25, 2009 @ 9:20 PM
temeculaguy wrote:41 and
[quote=temeculaguy]41 and eternally in a mid life Metamorphosis, I don’t like the word “crisis.” Not sure if I am a candidate for a midlife crisis, I prefer age appropriate women and I have continually talked myself out of buying a porsche. In my 20’s I wanted to do everything, in my 30’s I wanted to have everything but in my 40’s, I just want to understand everything. A trip to cabo, skydiving and a beer bong till I puke have been replaced by a nice cigar, a laker game on t.v. and a trip to the wineries. Other than the two days it takes me to physically recover from snowboarding with my kids, I can’t think of a single time I wish I was younger. [/quote]
Well said, TG!
February 25, 2009 @ 1:12 PM
Would this one
Would this one help?
http://piggington.com/poll_age
February 25, 2009 @ 1:32 PM
42
42
February 25, 2009 @ 1:34 PM
carlsbadworker wrote:Would
[quote=carlsbadworker]Would this one help?
http://piggington.com/poll_age
[/quote]
Doh! – I should have looked first.
February 25, 2009 @ 2:05 PM
As I tell myself every
As I tell myself every day…
thirty-five, still alive, don’t drink and drive!
February 25, 2009 @ 2:28 PM
Was hoping not to turn 40 in
Was hoping not to turn 40 in a rental, but the bubble took longer to pop than I’d hoped.
February 25, 2009 @ 2:47 PM
AK wrote:Was hoping not to
[quote=AK]Was hoping not to turn 40 in a rental, but the bubble took longer to pop than I’d hoped.[/quote]
39. I will too be in a rental when turning 40: just signed a 1yr lease for a townhome in UTC area. But I have been homeowner, done that. Maybe I will do that again if the bubble deflates completely in the nicer areas…
February 25, 2009 @ 3:28 PM
19 again (for the 26th time)
19 again (for the 26th time)
February 25, 2009 @ 3:56 PM
sdrealtor wrote:19 again (for
[quote=sdrealtor]19 again (for the 26th time)[/quote]
It’s good to be young at heart! Is 19 your favorite age, when you felt best? Why 19?
February 25, 2009 @ 4:31 PM
girls, girls, girls
girls, girls, girls
February 25, 2009 @ 6:14 PM
Quote:AK Wrote:
Was hoping
[quote]AK Wrote:
Was hoping not to turn 40 in a rental, but the bubble took longer to pop than I’d hoped.[/quote]
Amen AK
(I have revised to 50)
February 25, 2009 @ 6:26 PM
Yep, still in a rental at 41.
Yep, still in a rental at 41. Ugh. We were ready to buy when I was 36, but we all knew where the market was in 2004. Never thought it would go this long.
But hey, better to be in a rental than be one of those with a looming ARM reset. It’s probably a pretty good time to be a renter…
February 25, 2009 @ 4:40 PM
I knew it …a bunch of
I knew it …a bunch of whippersnappers. Respect from now on please 🙂
February 25, 2009 @ 4:53 PM
nearly 27
nearly 27
February 25, 2009 @ 7:05 PM
Late 40s here and having a
Late 40s here and having a wild time.
February 25, 2009 @ 8:18 PM
Turned 40 late last year.
Turned 40 late last year.
February 25, 2009 @ 8:50 PM
Just finishing up my mid-life
Just finishing up my mid-life crisis, which was cardioneurosa.
February 25, 2009 @ 9:23 PM
paramount wrote:Just
[quote=paramount]Just finishing up my mid-life crisis, which was cardioneurosa.
[/quote]
did you run marathons or turn into one of the rabid cyclists I see riding up rainbow canyon in packs on a saturday morning?
February 25, 2009 @ 9:37 PM
TG: Nope, in all of my
TG: Nope, in all of my research I have concluded that in general a man over the age of even 35 put’s himself at great risk of sudden cardiac arrest under heavy exercise.
As I recall a male runner over age 35 is 700% more likely to experience a cardiac event when running vs. normal activity.
I’m sure there are exceptions to the rule – but I believe in moderate exercise: slow jog/fast walk, swimming, riding a bike at a reasonable pace, taking the stairs – activities like that.
I also have a reel mower to cut my grass – work and exercise at the same time, very efficient.
Probably most important though: monitoring and maintaining blood pressure.
Note: For women I think the above applies after menopause – up until that point I think estrogen somehow provides protection for the heart.
February 25, 2009 @ 9:36 PM
Good times meeting everyone.
Good times meeting everyone. Ill be at the next one, hope those who missed this time can make the next one. Flu, best wishes.
HEY TG, I wanted to ask at the bar. What wineries would you recomend in Temecula? I am hoping to set up a trip for me and the lady, and I have no idea what is what.
February 25, 2009 @ 10:23 PM
paramount, I agree, I was
paramount, I agree, I was just guessing what cardionuerosa was, took a stab and thought you went fitness nutty which can happen to us oldsters, probably should have looked it up instead.
DW, you can have the short version or you can e-mail me at temeculaguy@hotmail.com and I can write you a few pages. For a day trip, you need to limit yourself to two, three if you eat dinner afterwards, otherwise the drive home can get dicey. Southcoast has really cool bungalows for rent right in the vineyard and you can stuble to your room, plud they have a massage if you are looking to make it a romantic overnighter. I have had many friends make it an birthday or anniversary thing and they are are always happy they did. That way you can get a ticket on the grapeline ($30 for the day, shuttles that move from winery to winery, to the casino and to hotels every ten minutes or so). There are over 30 wineries, your tastes would be helpful. I usually take people to a big one, a good one and a little one.
South coast, ponte, weins, wilson creek, thorton and callaway are the biggies and some have dining, lodging and spas. I like the food at south coast, ponte, and wilson. There are some gimmicky things that are fun like the chocolate port served in edible chocolate glasses or the almond champagne at wilson creek. As a regular I dont go to the biger ones as much unless taking people for the first time. They are crowded on weekends and draw the bachelorette party and O.C. desperate housewife crowd, sometimes that is what I’m looking for so it’s all about the mood.
Off the strip or out of the way you will find some smaller operations or a more local crowd. Leonesse in a nice comprimise, big enough but small enough, has an outdoor tasting window, killer views and outdoor couches around a fireplace, perfect for a cigar without having to go inside to get a refill. Keyways is another fav, live music on Sundays, they stay open the latest (till 6 at the minimum) and it is owned and run by women so the bathroom is nicer than most homes. Palumbo makes a great meritage, stuart does as well (tatria) but has been off of late and palomar changed hands but the winemaker (a retired nuclear engineer) seems to be keeping it going well. The best way to go is a weekday, you get the winemakers, sometimes they break out the good stuff, you can use the 2 for 1 coupons on the website I linked and if you tip the equivalent of the discount upon arrival(ie. $10 tasting, 2 for 1, pay $10 for two and tip $10), it costs the same as a weekend and the service and liberal pours make it worthwhile.
http://www.temeculawines.org/
and that was the short version.
I also try to go at least twice a month, with work I find myself going mostly on Sundays, I would not want to spoil anyone’s romantic getaway but if you are just going for the hell of it or with friends, my tour services are free and I never need much convincing to tag along.
February 25, 2009 @ 10:29 PM
45 here. I have often
45 here. I have often suspected that most people on this site are in their 40’s—due to the amount of experience and critical thought.
February 25, 2009 @ 10:34 PM
30 years old.
30 years old.
February 25, 2009 @ 10:35 PM
I used to say I was 29
I used to say I was 29 hexadecimal, but it’s not as funny now that I’m 2C.
February 25, 2009 @ 11:22 PM
TG: Cardioneurosa is a made
TG: Cardioneurosa is a made up term.
Cardioneurosa: Irrational Fear of Heart Attack
February 25, 2009 @ 11:53 PM
my bad, the late hour and the
my bad, the late hour and the wine is to blame, it screws up my latin (and my grammar/spelling, see above post). I assumed nuerosa was a form of neurotic and cardio referenced cardio as in slang for exercise as opposed to the latin word for heart. It is a common manifestation of midlife crisis, certainly not mine, but I’ve seen it often.
February 26, 2009 @ 1:07 AM
I bought myself a classic
I bought myself a classic midlife crisis car last month…
February 26, 2009 @ 9:40 AM
esmith wrote:I bought myself
[quote=esmith]I bought myself a classic midlife crisis car last month…[/quote]
What did you buy, Gene? Us car guys want to know…
February 26, 2009 @ 12:28 PM
Yes, us car guys want to
Yes, us car guys want to know, including me.
February 26, 2009 @ 2:28 PM
svelte wrote:esmith wrote:I
[quote=svelte][quote=esmith]I bought myself a classic midlife crisis car last month…[/quote]
What did you buy, Gene? Us car guys want to know…[/quote]
Let’s just say that it has 400 ft-lbs of torque …
February 26, 2009 @ 3:21 PM
esmith wrote:svelte
[quote=esmith][quote=svelte][quote=esmith]I bought myself a classic midlife crisis car last month…[/quote]
What did you buy, Gene? Us car guys want to know…[/quote]
Let’s just say that it has 400 ft-lbs of torque …[/quote]
Why don’t you tell us if it’s a car or truck, that way we can guess. Actually, if it’s a truck never mind. I won’t play 🙂
But if it was a car, and if I recall your preferences, I’d say a Vette.
February 26, 2009 @ 3:45 PM
To clarify further. it was
To clarify further. it was wonderful when I had my first 19th birthday because I knew everything. 26 additional 19th birthday celebrations have taught me otherwise.
February 26, 2009 @ 4:28 PM
28 and lovin life
28 and lovin life
February 26, 2009 @ 6:37 PM
flu wrote:esmith wrote:I
[quote=flu][quote=esmith]I bought myself a classic midlife crisis car last month…Let’s just say that it has 400 ft-lbs of torque …[/quote]
But if it was a car, and if I recall your preferences, I’d say a Vette.
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Hmmm. Not sure if he meant a “classic” case of midlife crisis, or a “classic” car.
If its a new car, it could also be a Challenger R/T which has almost exactly 400 ft-lbs of torque (401). Vettes start at 424 and go up.
Used, I’m sure there are other possibilities.
If it’s a Vette, welcome (or welcome back) to the club…
People always look at my small fleet of sports cars and say I’ve had a helluva midlife crisis. I always say no, we bought them during midlife because that’s when we could afford them….I would have bought them when I was 16 if I would’ve had the $$! 🙂
February 26, 2009 @ 9:38 AM
Hatfield wrote:I used to say
[quote=Hatfield]I used to say I was 29 hexadecimal, but it’s not as funny now that I’m 2C.[/quote]
I used to do the same thing (except I’m 2F now… Hey – next year I turn 30, woot woot.
Now I like to joke that I’m thirty-seventeen.
(38, 39, 30-10, 30-11…)
February 26, 2009 @ 9:33 PM
temeculaguy wrote:paramount,
[quote=temeculaguy]paramount, I agree, I was just guessing what cardionuerosa was, took a stab and thought you went fitness nutty which can happen to us oldsters, probably should have looked it up instead.
DW, you can have the short version or you can e-mail me at temeculaguy@hotmail.com and I can write you a few pages. For a day trip, you need to limit yourself to two, three if you eat dinner afterwards, otherwise the drive home can get dicey. Southcoast has really cool bungalows for rent right in the vineyard and you can stuble to your room, plud they have a massage if you are looking to make it a romantic overnighter. I have had many friends make it an birthday or anniversary thing and they are are always happy they did. That way you can get a ticket on the grapeline ($30 for the day, shuttles that move from winery to winery, to the casino and to hotels every ten minutes or so). There are over 30 wineries, your tastes would be helpful. I usually take people to a big one, a good one and a little one.
South coast, ponte, weins, wilson creek, thorton and callaway are the biggies and some have dining, lodging and spas. I like the food at south coast, ponte, and wilson. There are some gimmicky things that are fun like the chocolate port served in edible chocolate glasses or the almond champagne at wilson creek. As a regular I dont go to the biger ones as much unless taking people for the first time. They are crowded on weekends and draw the bachelorette party and O.C. desperate housewife crowd, sometimes that is what I’m looking for so it’s all about the mood.
Off the strip or out of the way you will find some smaller operations or a more local crowd. Leonesse in a nice comprimise, big enough but small enough, has an outdoor tasting window, killer views and outdoor couches around a fireplace, perfect for a cigar without having to go inside to get a refill. Keyways is another fav, live music on Sundays, they stay open the latest (till 6 at the minimum) and it is owned and run by women so the bathroom is nicer than most homes. Palumbo makes a great meritage, stuart does as well (tatria) but has been off of late and palomar changed hands but the winemaker (a retired nuclear engineer) seems to be keeping it going well. The best way to go is a weekday, you get the winemakers, sometimes they break out the good stuff, you can use the 2 for 1 coupons on the website I linked and if you tip the equivalent of the discount upon arrival(ie. $10 tasting, 2 for 1, pay $10 for two and tip $10), it costs the same as a weekend and the service and liberal pours make it worthwhile.
http://www.temeculawines.org/
and that was the short version.
I also try to go at least twice a month, with work I find myself going mostly on Sundays, I would not want to spoil anyone’s romantic getaway but if you are just going for the hell of it or with friends, my tour services are free and I never need much convincing to tag along.
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TG, ill drink with you any time! Thanks for the insights about the wineries.
February 26, 2009 @ 9:46 PM
Personally I like the 2004
Personally I like the 2004 Ford SVT Lightning.
380 hp (283 kW) / 450 ft·lbf (610 N·m)
February 26, 2009 @ 12:44 PM
Hit a chord with classic car,
Hit a chord with classic car, so I will go ahead and chime in …
I am 36, never owned a home, just starting my midlife “metamorphosis” (I like TG’s phrase better than “crisis” too). I was ready to buy in late ’03 but was on the fence until I saw Rich talk at an MIT alumni meeting about the state of SD real estate. It was him and two RE agents presenting their views. Rich was very organized and presented facts/data without bias. The RE agents were much less convincing and definitely biased.
Two years ago I bought a ’67 Camaro Coupe, 350 small block, 4 on the floor. Solid body, engine and trannny … currently replacing interior (completely). Drives great, I take her for a spin nearly every weekend.
February 26, 2009 @ 12:48 PM
EJ wrote:
Two years ago I
[quote=EJ]
Two years ago I bought a ’67 Camaro Coupe, 350 small block, 4 on the floor. Solid body, engine and trannny … currently replacing interior (completely). Drives great, I take her for a spin nearly every weekend.[/quote]
I am jealous. I used to have a ’68 Camaro hardtop V8. It was a great car. I miss it. Couldn’t buy one today. Gosh, wish I would’ve kept it.
But I enjoy immensely my Audi TT convertible now.
February 26, 2009 @ 1:00 PM
I’m concerned about our
I’m concerned about our demographic spread here. I mean nobody betweek 18-25? I guess we need to broaden our branding campaign 🙂
I guess we need to close the responsability gap between the Down Town clubs and piggington :).
Ohhh, in the interest of disclosure……I’m 33, yet still naive & childish…….
February 26, 2009 @ 1:03 PM
How do you recruit the young?
How do you recruit the young? They just want to party and have fun in the age of entitlement. Why worry about economics when one can just play.
February 26, 2009 @ 2:16 PM
jpinpb wrote:EJ wrote:
Two
[quote=jpinpb][quote=EJ]
Two years ago I bought a ’67 Camaro Coupe, 350 small block, 4 on the floor. Solid body, engine and trannny … currently replacing interior (completely). Drives great, I take her for a spin nearly every weekend.[/quote]
I am jealous. I used to have a ’68 Camaro hardtop V8. It was a great car. I miss it. Couldn’t buy one today. Gosh, wish I would’ve kept it.
But I enjoy immensely my Audi TT convertible now.[/quote]
Well. I wouldn’t mind your TT.
I should have pulled the trigger on a car before the economy tanked… I sort of having a nagging feeling that it’s irresponsible to go out a buy what I want in this market. Then again, I’ll get a tax benefit for doing so from the fed…Just hope the car i can before they decide to jack up the state sales tax.
February 26, 2009 @ 11:08 PM
54, a gazilionaire, and still
54, a gazilionaire, and still looking for miss right.